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Telefunken RFT AR-51 AR51 multi-pattern tube microphone system

Estimated price for orientation: 1 895 $

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Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Telefunken USA
Model: AR-51


This listing for brand new, full Telefunken warranty coverage Telefunken AR-51 tube microphone system. Vintage Loop is a dealer for all Telefunken products.  The entire contents include: storage foam lined case, suspension shock mount, microphone/psu cable, nine pattern select power supply (omni-cardioid-figure 8 and three points in between each), Telefunken AR-51 tube microphone, finished hardwood jeweler's microphone storage box. Nothing beats the sparkle of a great tube microphone!  These are beautiful microphone systems and provide superb results for recording vocals, acoustic instruments, drum kits, overhead orchestral recording, [really] anything! Sold fully working, absolutely manufacturer sealed new, and with Telefunken Elektroakustik USA warranty. The AR-51 supports the low frequency character of the chest cavity, wood tones of the drum kit, excellent for room miking, and delivers very detailed vocal recording in mid range with smooth upper frequencies-- analogous to the Ela M251 sitting between a U47 and C12.
Features edge terminated capsule... (edge terminated capsules are found in AKG C12/414... Ela M251... )... the edge terminated capsule is design to be analogous to an ear diaphragm... no center conductor wire...Free standard shipping, declared value insurance, payment handling is included for full price transaction. "Make offer" accepted offer [non-full price] transactions will include standard shipping fee but will be invoiced for additional handling 3.9% and $28.00 declared value insurance fee. If ebay does not provide invoice for "counter offer" purchases, we will provide that invoice and shipment will not occur until invoice for payment processing handling and insurance is paid.Please be aware that most Europe countries have a USPS standard priority service postal insurance limit of $650.00-- this is why this item requires USPS international priority express service for international orders in order to insure for full transaction amount. Declared value coverage insurance is required on all orders. Please read additional statements below. Transaction managed through vintageloop.com. Vintage Loop is an audio products supplier, and pre-owned products function verification and transaction management service for the audio arts and recording industry. You may see a profile of our various product lines of new, sealed and warranty backed equipment and additional services at our website. Please check our ebay record for transaction performance. "Free Shipping" offers when posted within the listing are limited to USA mainland destinations and ground services only and are not extended to destinations categorized as International. Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico are considered international destinations. All shipments require declared value carrier extended liability insurance. All normal non-exception transactions shall be subject to the quoted costs of shipping, declared value insurance (required), handling and payment processing which are additional to purchase price. Vintage Loop has no liability nor responsibility for or to any international transit costs, border agent fees, import taxes, tariff/VAT, CIF, or newly announced Canadian CEF (Customs Entrance Fee) fees which are paid for by the buyer. Payment is made through PayPal. When using PayPal, purchase payment should be a direct account-to-account transfer rather than electronic check transfers to expedite transaction completion. Shipping address should match the PayPal account address on record to avoid delays and complications. Purchase payment should be made within 48 hours of closing a successful winning bid transaction or buy now transaction. Any above payment mechanisms require 1-7 days to post to our bank account. Immediate shipment occurs when payments are received and processed in full. Typical shipments occur domestically with FedEx ground, or air services with additional costs. International shipments are serviced by US Postal Service, unless requested through FedEx by buyer with additional cost.  Please be aware that US Postal Service will not in some cases allow insurance coverages equal to the amount of the transaction for international shipments because of specific country destination limitations. FedEx will insure complete coverage for the transaction amount but with premiums. Michigan shipment destinations require 6% sales tax added to purchase invoice total. Transit carrier extended liability insurance to cover the amount of the purchase is required with any purchases through Vintage Loop. All shipments are packed to circumvent any accident exposure. All Vintage Loop transactions and shipments are FOB Vintage Loop, fully working unless openly declared otherwise in the item listing. Vintage Loop is not liable for any event of unforeseen accident or loss